Animals

Noah's World: An immersive experience of the animal world

Experience an extraordinary adventure in the heart of Paris: an immersive experience in the animal world!

La Ferme Géante de Nanterre: discover animals, workshops, and free activities for the whole family

In Nanterre, on November 28 and 29, 2025, the city center will come alive with a giant farm set up for two days of free entertainment and workshops dedicated to the rural world.

In the process of illumination: Lumières de la nature: the winter nocturnal festival at the Jardin des Plantes

This winter, from November 12, 2025 to January 18, 2026, don't miss En voie d'illumination: Lumières de la nature, a magical nocturnal tour of Paris for young and old alike.

Fête de l'animal en ville: free events on animal welfare in the 12th arrondissement

Raising Parisians' awareness of the place and well-being of animals even in the capital: that's the aim of the Fête de l'animal en ville, which takes place on October 4, 2025, at the Maison de l'animal, in the 12th arrondissement.

Parrot World, Île-de-France's immersive animal park: what's new in 2025

Parrot World, a zoo dedicated to South American animals, located in Crécy-la-Chapelle, Seine-et-Marne, opened its doors in August 2020. If you haven't yet visited this zoo, you'll find jaguars, penguins and other multicolored parrots in one of Europe's largest aviaries, with a lodge option for sleeping close to the animals. An ethical and exotic place to rediscover from the February 2025 vacations.

Espace Rambouillet, hectares of forest to observe deer, fallow deer, wild boar and birds of prey

For a day in the forest with animals, head for Espace Rambouillet, in the Yvelines, where you can observe deer, fallow deer, wild boar and birds of prey, in complete freedom. Reopening on April 5, 2025 for the new season.

International Forest Day 2025: free guided tours of the Fontainebleau forest

Go green for International Forest Day and (re)discover the rich biodiversity of the Fontainebleau forest during free guided tours on Saturday March 22 and Sunday March 23, 2025.

An afternoon dedicated to pets with free entertainment in Montmorency

Dog, cat and bird lovers, the town of Montmorency, in the Val d'Oise, invites you to enjoy an afternoon alongside your pet on March 8, 2025, for a 100% pet-friendly event!

Salon de l'Agriculture 2025: not-to-be-missed events with children

The Salon de l'Agriculture returns to Paris from February 22 to March 2, 2025. A not-to-be-missed event for families, this gathering of goats, sheep, rabbits and animals of all kinds also offers a wealth of entertainment for children.

Le Monde de Noé: an immersive experience in the animal world, in Paris

Le Monde de Noé invites young and old alike to a unique immersive experience in the 16th and 14th arrondissements of Paris. Discover three fascinating ecosystems populated by rescued animals, all supervised by passionate professionals. Experience authentic, educational interaction with the animal world. An opportunity to raise families' awareness of biodiversity and animal welfare in an urban environment.

La Marche des Croquettes 2024 in Paris: the walk of solidarity to help animals in shelters

The Marche des Croquettes is coming to Paris this Saturday, June 29, 2024, to mark World Day Against Abandonment. The Solidarité-Peuple-Animal association invites you to join them in the 5th arrondissement of Paris for this militant march, during which 1 km equals 1 meal offered to abandoned animals taken in by shelters.

Open-air yoga sessions among animals at Espace Rambouillet (78)

For yoga amid deer and fallow deer, head for Espace Rambouillet in the Yvelines! On Saturday mornings, take advantage of an extraordinary moment of relaxation in the heart of the forest, a welcome change from indoor classes!

Le Salon du Chat, the adorable cat event at Pavillon Baltard

Do you love cats? Well, the Salon du Chat is back eight years after its last edition, in Nogent-sur-Marne, on November 4 and 5, 2023! Numerous breeders will be on hand to present their breeds and take part in beauty contests!

La Ferme de Gally de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole (78), for a family outing in the countryside

The Ferme pédagogique de Gally is one of the most beautiful educational farms in the Yvelines: with its 4 hectares, it offers children and their parents a privileged encounter with sheep, dwarf goats, rabbits, donkeys, horses...

Alpha: dog daycare, spa and luxury hotel for cats in Paris

A concept store dedicated to pets awaits you in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. With a dog daycare center, cat hotel, spa and boutique, it's the perfect place to let your pets rest!

Beauval Zoo, tips and tricks for visiting the park

Beauval Zoo, ranked 4th most beautiful zoo in the world, is home to no less than 35,000 animals, including giant pandas (the only ones in France). To make the most of your visit over 1 or 2 days, we've put together some tips to help you avoid wasting time and getting tired.

Exclusive transhumance in Paris on the Champs-Elysées for the Agricultural Show 2022

To close the upcoming edition of the Agricultural Show, on Sunday March 6, 2022, a spectacular parade of animals will walk the world's most beautiful avenue in Paris! This Bearn transhumance, expected from 1 p.m. between the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysées traffic circle will be impressive with 2022 sheep, 20 bovine and equin teams, as well as circus artists and dancers... So, feel like attending this never-before-seen and uncommon parade?

Coronavirus: pets cannot transmit the virus the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety says

The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety (Anses) released a post about the spread of coronavirus through pets and the result is indisputable: pets cannot transmit the virus to men. But France's Veterinary Academy president Luc Angot yet says you have to be careful of ferrets.

Yann Arthus-Bertrand retrospective on the rooftop of the Grande Arche

From June 28 to December 1, 2019 the Legacy exhibition at the top of La Défense Grande Arche returns on 50 years of photographs by Yann Arthus-Bertrand.

A weekend on the farm at the Bergerie nationale de Rambouillet

Let's take a trip to the farm! On the weekend of June 1 and 2, 2019, head to the Bergerie nationale de Rambouillet for a weekend of agro-ecology activities and games.